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criminal justice

Published
March 4, 2022

Our View: Whatever you call it, solitary confinement should be banned

There’s disagreement over how the practice is used, but by any name, isolation does more harm than good to people incarcerated in Maine.
Published
January 18, 2022

Changes eyed to strip ‘prisoners’ and ‘inmates’ from Maine’s statute books

Lawmakers aim to replace language considered stigmatizing with gentler alternatives such as 'resident of a jail.'
Published
January 8, 2022

Maine Voices: Sentence in domestic violence killing bodes poorly for women’s safety

The punishment handed down Dec. 28 in a Newport woman’s death – and the media coverage – minimize the abuse and turn it on the victim.
Published
December 14, 2021

Cumberland DA Sahrbeck: Let’s continue with our progress in criminal justice reform

I’m seeking reelection to effect not only cash bail reform and decarceration but also preventive measures to help people avoid the criminal justice system.
Published
November 27, 2021

Opinion: Who didn’t feel like Arbery’s father when he exclaimed over guilty verdicts?

His cry of surprise recognized this was a moment of triumph for all Americans who’ve watched decades of miscarriages of justice.

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Published
November 10, 2021

Leonard Pitts: ‘Blonde hair white skin’ did work in Jan. 6 rioter’s favor

Jenna Ryan predicted she wouldn’t be jailed. She was wrong – but that doesn't undercut her point about color-coded justice.
Published
October 21, 2021

Bath man sentenced to 25 years for multiple crimes including sexual assault and burglary
Published
June 20, 2021

Our View: Criminal justice reforms atop Maine Legislature’s 2021 achievements

Now Gov. Mills should sign bills that would close Long Creek, end cash bail and decriminalize drug possession.
Published
June 9, 2021

Our View: Maine drug laws only making bad situation worse

Treating substance use disorder as a moral failure to be punished is costly both in lives and tax dollars.
Published
June 4, 2021

Bill to eliminate cash bail in Maine for minor crimes advances

On a 10-2 vote, the Legislature's Judiciary Committee endorsed a bill that would prohibit jailing suspects who can't pay bail on most misdemeanor charges.